We’ve gotten many requests for more stick chair classes this year, so we added two more to the calendar. Both classes will be held at our Covington, Kentucky, storefront and the cost includes all materials and hearty lunches – plus pastries, coffee and tea each day.
Some students have remarked that my classes are equal parts food tour and chair class. You will not leave hungry.
Registration for these classes opens at noon (Eastern) on Wednesday, May 8, through our page at TicketTailor. If you fail to get into a class, I encourage you to get on the waiting list. A couple spots usually open up.
Here are the details:
Irish Armchair: Aug. 12-16, 2024
This chair is one of the two most comfortable forms that I build. Based on Irish examples I’ve studied on my travels, this chair is great fun to build and very strong. Though Irish chairs are not traditionally saddled, we will saddle these chairs for extra comfort. You’ll make every component of the chair, cut all the joints and even have time to apply finish to the chair.
Welsh-style Comb-back Chair: Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2024
This is the most popular chair I make for customers. It is comfortable and versatile, and it can be configured as a dining chair, an office chair or for relaxing. This comb-back design is based on historical examples I’ve measured and studied on my trips to Wales. Students will be encouraged to customize their chairs with different designs for the hands, shoe and comb. Plus you’ll be able to fit the chair for sitters who are short or tall.
— Christopher Schwarz
Editor’s note: The Ticket Tailor page reads “Register Now”…But you can’t do that. As noted above, the ticket link will be live at noon, Eastern, on May 8.
Sets alarms in four devices to warm up mouse finger for May 8th 🙂
Honestly: while I’d rather do the Welsh: i get the distinct feeling that if I landed in either class, I’d end up happy.
And just to say: while I know these classes are a lot of work on your end, I’m pretty sure I’m speaking for everyone when I say “we’re glad these are happening”
Id love to fly out with all my tools but TSA considers them weapons..so…I say come on out to Phx, AZ and set something up with SWSW!
Fingers crossed…
Was looking at your class description, specifically the tools required…seems the links you provided on some seem to be broken. Not a big deal but thought you would want to know.
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just how much experience does one need??
Still only seeing this as a digest